Read about "Malicious Tampering of a Fire Alarm," a violation of Penal Code Section 148.4, by Bill Haney, Ventura County Criminal Defense Attorney.

Penal Code Section 148.4 – Malicious Tampering with Fire Alarm1 Penal Code Section 148.4(a) Violations (Misdemeanor) The prosecution must prove the following beyond a reasonable doubt: The Defendant “willfully” and “maliciously” tampered with fire protection equipment; OR The Defendant “willfully” and “maliciously” transmitted a false message indicating the presence of a fire by any electronic…